Even if you’re an experienced DIY-er, there are still certain times when you should hire a general contractor for a remodeling job.
Many experts agree that, as a general rule of thumb, you should hire a general contractor if your renovation will take more than a week to complete or will involve multiple specialist contractors. Bathrooms and kitchens are typical sorts of complex jobs that require a GC.
For example, you wouldn’t need a general contractor if you wanted to just install a standalone shower from a kit; a qualified plumber could do that. But if you wanted to remodel your entire bathroom, it would be wise to hire a general contractor who can manage the many aspects of this type of project, including plumbing, electricity and tiling (to name a few).
Another time that you should hire a general contractor is when building permits are involved. Experienced contractors will be intimately familiar with their locality’s code regulations and permitting process/bureaucracy. Having them manage it on your behalf can spare you a serious headache and inadvertent problems with the authorities.
“Incorrect permitting and coding can lead to serious legal ramifications,” said Dino DiNenna, a broker and realtor at Southern Lifestyle Properties in Hilton Head, S.C. “A general contractor takes all of the necessary steps to obtain the permits and stay within the coding requirements, so you don’t need to worry about your project’s legality.”
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